Female Music Icons of the 1990s and New Millennium

The 1990s was the era of the riot grrrl, the rapper and Lilith Fair, which served to reshape traditional ideas of feminism. Artists such as Bikini Kill, Meg White, Queen Latifah and Lady Gaga were able to explore the formerly male-dominated areas of the music industry and become some of the leading voices of the industry. Whether in high-heels, stilettos, or army boots, these ladies stood toe-to-toe with any male artist of the day.

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Carrie Underwood revealed that she suffered three miscarriages within the past two years. “Why on Earth do I keep getting pregnant if I can’t have a kid? Like, what is this? Shut the door. Like, do something. Either shut the door or let me have a kid," the singer said. She currently pregnant with her second child.

Happy 37th birthday, Beyoncé! In honor of #BeyDay, the singer's mother paid tribute to her famous daughter on Instagram: "Happy Birthday to the nicest, owner of the most beautiful, generous, loving hearts ever!!!! Brilliant too! Always thinking, planning, analyzing, strategizing, how you can make everything you touch better!"

Fergie caused a stir with her sultry rendition of the national anthem before the NBA All-Star Game. Not everyone was a fan, though basketball great Shaquille O'Neal was among those who defended the singer's performance.

Janelle Monáe has come out as pansexual, or attracted to all gender identities, in an interview with ‘Rolling Stone.’ The singer told ‘The Guardian’ in February that she felt "sexually liberated" following the release of her Make Me Feel music video, considered by some a bisexual anthem.

Pop icon Lady Gaga's debut album, 'The Fame,' included the hits 'Just Dance' and 'Poker Face.' Her follow-up effort, 'The Fame Monster,' was nominated for six Grammys. In 2018, she earned two Grammy nominations including Best Pop Vocal Album for “Joanne” and Best Pop Solo Performance for "Million Reasons.

Grammy award-winning artist Mary J. Blige is getting her Hollywood Walk of Fame star this January in a ceremony to be introduced by Sean “Diddy” Combs, the Hollywood Chamber announced. Blige was also recently nominated for a Golden Globe.